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Two US journalists shot dead on live TV

UNITED STATES: A former reporter fired by a Virginia television station shot dead two of its journalists during a live broadcast yesterday (August 26) and posted chilling footage of the crime online before fatally shooting himself.

Police probe Turks as bomb blast suspects

BANGKOK: Police investigators for last weekʼs Erawan shrine bombing, and the subsequent explosion at Sathon pier, have zeroed in on more than 20 Turkish nationals who entered Thailand within 15 days leading up to the shrine blast, according to a source.

Turkey's Grey Wolves Focus of Bangkok Bombing Probe

Latest The grey Wolves, a group of Turkish nationalists connected to the Uighurs, are suspected by at least one expert of having a connection with the bomb blast at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok.

Entrepreneurs forge ahead

PHUKET: A survey by BNOW.org, organiser of the Entrepreneur Now Awards (ENA), which is accepting nominations until September 30, has revealed the key forces driving entrepreneurism in the Thai market.

Accused Malaysian PM Skips Anti Corruption Conference Speech

Latest Malaysia’s PM, accused over $700m that mysteriously appeared in his bank account, gives up the chance to reveal all at the International Anti Corruption Conference

Bangkok Bombing: Official Update from NCPO

Latest The government urges caution in assessing the perpetrators and motivations of those who might be suspected of the Erawan Shrine bombing in Bangkok.

Breakthrough on Human Trafficking in Thailand: Official Sentenced to 22 Years' Jail

Latest A precedent-setting case sees a senior provincial official in Thailand sentenced to more than 20 years for human trafficking after a secret mission brought back a key witness from Malaysia.

Phuket Bus Hits Town Junction Power Pole: Three Injured

Latest A bus crashed into a power pole, with three people slightly injured in Phuket Town. Phuketwan is advocating the banning of large buses from the island to improve safety.

Day of Destiny for Phuket's Beaches: More Bars, Restaurants Given Deadline

Latest It’s Decision Day on Phuket’s beaches with the governor meeting with stakeholders as another batch of bars and restaurants are told their businesses will be wrecked next week.

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